At least 160,000 forced to leave their homes in Southern California fires

Updated 5:55 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in an exclusive ridge-top neighborhood in Los Angeles as a dangerous new wildfire burns in Southern California. At least two homes are burning in that area. (Dec. 6)

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At least 160,000 people have been evacuated in two of the five blazes raging Wednesday in Southern California, officials said.

The Creek Fire, ripping through the densely populated communities of Sylmar and Lake View Terrace in the San Fernando Valley, had forced at least 110,000 people to leave their homes, Gustavo Medina, an inspector with the Los Angeles County Fire Department told The Chronicle. Between 30 and 50 structures have been destroyed, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

The Creek Fire had burned at least 14,000 acres by noon on Wednesday and remained zero percent contained.

The Thomas Fire, a 65,000-acre blaze in Ventura County, has forced 50,000 people to evacuate, said firefighter Jason Hodge of the Ventura County Fire Department. The blaze was also zero percent contained.

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A man watches as the Creek Fire burns along a hillside near homes in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2017. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to contain a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California on December 5 that has left at least one person dead, sent thousands fleeing, and was choking the area with thick black smoke. less

A man watches as the Creek Fire burns along a hillside near homes in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2017. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to contain a ... more

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Spectators watch as the Creek Fire burns along a hillside near homes in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2017. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to contain a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California on December 5 that has left at least one person dead, sent thousands fleeing, and was choking the area with thick black smoke. less

Spectators watch as the Creek Fire burns along a hillside near homes in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2017. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to ... more

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Cars pass by a wall of flames as they drive on the 101 highway during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as wind-whipped wildfires raged across the Los Angeles region, with flames triggering the closure of a major freeway and mandatory evacuations in an area dotted with mansions.

Cars pass by a wall of flames as they drive on the 101 highway during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as

Vehicles pass beside a wall of flames on the 101 highway as it reaches the coast during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as wind-whipped wildfires raged across the Los Angeles region, with flames triggering the closure of a major freeway and mandatory evacuations in an area dotted with mansions.

Vehicles pass beside a wall of flames on the 101 highway as it reaches the coast during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno

Heavy smoke covers the seaside enclave of Mondos Beach beside the 101 highway as flames reach the coast during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as wind-whipped wildfires raged across the Los Angeles region, with flames triggering the closure of a major freeway and mandatory evacuations in an area dotted with mansions.

Dozens of homes are destroyed in a neighborhood in view of the Thomas fire from helicopter on December 5, 2017 in Ventura County, California.

Dozens of homes are destroyed in a neighborhood in view of the Thomas fire from helicopter on December 5, 2017 in Ventura County, California.

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Carolyn Potter tries to save her house but trips as she gather dirt to put out the Thomas Fire along on Nye Road in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

Carolyn Potter tries to save her house but trips as she gather dirt to put out the Thomas Fire along on Nye Road in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

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A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

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A structure burns at the Lilac Fire in the early morning hours of December 8, 2017 near Bonsall, California. Strong Santa Ana winds are pushing multiple wildfires across the region, expanding across tens of thousands of acres and destroying hundreds of homes and structures. less

A structure burns at the Lilac Fire in the early morning hours of December 8, 2017 near Bonsall, California. Strong Santa Ana winds are pushing multiple wildfires across the region, expanding across tens of ... more

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Two firefighters watch as a home burns in a wildfire in La Conchita, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The wind-swept blazes have forced tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed dozens of homes. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) less

Two firefighters watch as a home burns in a wildfire in La Conchita, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The wind-swept blazes have forced tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed dozens of homes. (AP ... more

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Songsri Kesonchampa tosses a bucket of water onto burning embers across the road from her home beside the US 101 freeway, southbound, in the beachside community of Faria Beach, northwest of Ventura, on December 7, 2017, as high winds across southern California have been a recipe for explosive fire growth. Local emergency officials warned of powerful winds on December 7 that will feed wildfires raging in Los Angeles, threatening multi-million dollar mansions with blazes that have already forced more than 200,000 people to flee. / AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWNFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images less

Songsri Kesonchampa tosses a bucket of water onto burning embers across the road from her home beside the US 101 freeway, southbound, in the beachside community of Faria Beach, northwest of Ventura, on December ... more

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Paul and Erica Mattesich embrace before sifting through rubble at their Ventura, Calif., home on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The family lost their house when the Thomas fire tore through their neighborhood on Colina Vista. less

Paul and Erica Mattesich embrace before sifting through rubble at their Ventura, Calif., home on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The family lost their house when the Thomas fire tore through their neighborhood on ... more

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Maurice Kaboud makes a phone call after a wildfire threatened his home in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. When firefighters told Kaboud to evacuate, he decided to stay and protect his home. The 59-year-old stood in the backyard of his multimillion- dollar home as the Skirball fire raged nearby. "God willing, this will slow down so the firefighters can do their job," Kaboud said. less

Maurice Kaboud makes a phone call after a wildfire threatened his home in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. When firefighters told Kaboud to evacuate, he decided to stay and protect ... more

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Dramatic NASA photos show the Southern California wildfires from space during the week of Dec. 3, 2017.

Dramatic NASA photos show the Southern California wildfires from space during the week of Dec. 3, 2017.

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A wildfire threatens homes as it burns along the 101 Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes and other structures Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.

A wildfire threatens homes as it burns along the 101 Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's

Heavy smoke covers the seaside enclave of Mondos Beach beside the 101 highway as flames reach the coast during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as wind-whipped wildfires raged across the Los Angeles region, with flames triggering the closure of a major freeway and mandatory evacuations in an area dotted with mansions.

A firefighter carries a water hose as a large painting saved from a wildfire is propped against an SUV in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. A dangerous new wildfire erupted in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles early Wednesday as firefighters battled three other destructive blazes across Southern California.

A firefighter carries a water hose as a large painting saved from a wildfire is propped against an SUV in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. A dangerous new wildfire erupted in the

Vehicles pass by a wall of flames as they drive on the 101 highway during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as wind-whipped wildfires raged across the Los Angeles region, with flames triggering the closure of a major freeway and mandatory evacuations in an area dotted with mansions.

Vehicles pass by a wall of flames as they drive on the 101 highway during the Thomas wildfire near Ventura, California on December 6, 2017. California motorists commuted past a blazing inferno Wednesday as

A view of the Skirball Fire from southbound 405. The fire is tearing through Bel-Air and forcing mandatory evacuations in the area.

A view of the Skirball Fire from southbound 405. The fire is tearing through Bel-Air and forcing mandatory evacuations in the area.

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A member of a fire team hand crew monitors embers to prevent fire from jumping to the west side of the 405 freeway, at the Skirball Fire near the Bel Aire area of Los Angeles, California, December 6, 2017.

A member of a fire team hand crew monitors embers to prevent fire from jumping to the west side of the 405 freeway, at the Skirball Fire near the Bel Aire area of Los Angeles, California, December 6, 2017.

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A fire truck is parked outside a mansion as smoke from a wildfire rises behind the property Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. A dangerous new wildfire erupted in the tony Bel Air area of Los Angeles early Wednesday as firefighters battled three other destructive blazes across Southern California.

A fire truck is parked outside a mansion as smoke from a wildfire rises behind the property Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. A dangerous new wildfire erupted in the tony Bel

The sun rises through thick smoke beyond an infinity pool at a home on Casiano Road that was not damaged in a wildfire in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

The sun rises through thick smoke beyond an infinity pool at a home on Casiano Road that was not damaged in a wildfire in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

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Carolyn Potter tries to save her house but trips as she gather dirt to put out the Thomas Fire along on Nye Road in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

Carolyn Potter tries to save her house but trips as she gather dirt to put out the Thomas Fire along on Nye Road in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

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John Bain and Brandon Baker take cover from the embers as they try to help stop a fire from burning a stranger's home in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

John Bain and Brandon Baker take cover from the embers as they try to help stop a fire from burning a stranger's home in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

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Smoke from the Skirball Fire rises above the 405 freeway near the Bel Aire area of Los Angeles, California, December 6, 2017.

Smoke from the Skirball Fire rises above the 405 freeway near the Bel Aire area of Los Angeles, California, December 6, 2017.

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Los Angeles County firefighters battle a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

Los Angeles County firefighters battle a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

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A Los Angeles County firefighter puts water a burning house in a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a psychiatric hospital and scores of other structures. Tens of thousands of people have been ordered evacuated.

A Los Angeles County firefighter puts water a burning house in a wildfire in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive

A wildfire consumes a home Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.

A firefighter pulls a water hose as a wildfires continues to burn Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Santa Paula, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's foothills burned a psychiatric hospital and scores of homes and other structures Tuesday and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.

A firefighter pulls a water hose as a wildfires continues to burn Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Santa Paula, Calif. Raked by ferocious Santa Ana winds, explosive wildfires northwest of Los Angeles and in the city's

A Los Angeles County firefighter prepares to battle a hot spot on the "Creek Fire" in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

A Los Angeles County firefighter prepares to battle a hot spot on the "Creek Fire" in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

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Paul and Erica Mattesich embrace before sifting through rubble at their Ventura, Calif., home on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The family lost their house when the Thomas fire tore through their neighborhood on Colina Vista.

Paul and Erica Mattesich embrace before sifting through rubble at their Ventura, Calif., home on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The family lost their house when the Thomas fire tore through their neighborhood on

Rubble and burned vehicles line properties scorched by the Thomas fire on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Ventura, Calif.

Rubble and burned vehicles line properties scorched by the Thomas fire on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Ventura, Calif.

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Dozens of homes are destroyed in a neighborhood in view of the Thomas fire from helicopter on December 5, 2017 in Ventura County, California.

Dozens of homes are destroyed in a neighborhood in view of the Thomas fire from helicopter on December 5, 2017 in Ventura County, California.

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Chino Valley Firefighters are unable to save several multi-million dollar homes along Cobblestone Drive near Foothill Road and North Victoria Avenue Tuesday midday after a fast-moving, wind-fueled wildfire swept into Ventura.

Chino Valley Firefighters are unable to save several multi-million dollar homes along Cobblestone Drive near Foothill Road and North Victoria Avenue Tuesday midday after a fast-moving, wind-fueled wildfire

Ventura County Firefighter Aaron Cohen catches his breath after fighting to save multi-million dollar homes along Cobblestone Drive near Foothill Road and North Victoria Avenue Tuesday.

Ventura County Firefighter Aaron Cohen catches his breath after fighting to save multi-million dollar homes along Cobblestone Drive near Foothill Road and North Victoria Avenue Tuesday.

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A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

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The Thomas Fire crests a mountain near Lake Casitas on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California, United States. The fire has consumed over 50,000 acres according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection.

The Thomas Fire crests a mountain near Lake Casitas on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California, United States. The fire has consumed over 50,000 acres according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire

A resident holds a leaking hose on his burning property during the Creek Fire on December 5, 2017 in Sunland, California. Strong Santa Ana winds are rapidly pushing multiple wildfires across the region, expanding across tens of thousands of acres and destroying hundreds of homes and structures.

A resident holds a leaking hose on his burning property during the Creek Fire on December 5, 2017 in Sunland, California. Strong Santa Ana winds are rapidly pushing multiple wildfires across the region,

A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

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A firefighter hoses down flareups at the two story Hawaiian Village Apartment complex that burnt to the ground during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person dead, destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to flee.

A firefighter hoses down flareups at the two story Hawaiian Village Apartment complex that burnt to the ground during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a

A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

A firefighter battles the Thomas Fire along Highway 33 in Casita Springs in Ventura County Tuesday.

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A house engulfed in flames as the Creek Fire burns in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 2017. The raging fire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds has burned more than 11,000 acres and caused the evacuation of 115,000 residents.

A house engulfed in flames as the Creek Fire burns in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 2017. The raging fire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds has burned more than 11,000 acres and caused the evacuation of

The Thomas Fire burns along a hillside near Santa Paula, California, on December 5, 2017. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to contain a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California on December 5 that has left at least one person dead, sent thousands fleeing, and was choking the area with thick black smoke.

The Thomas Fire burns along a hillside near Santa Paula, California, on December 5, 2017. More than a thousand firefighters were struggling to contain a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California on

The Creek Fire burns in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 2017. The raging fire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds has burned more than 11,000 acres and caused the evacuation of 115,000 residents.

The Creek Fire burns in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 2017. The raging fire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds has burned more than 11,000 acres and caused the evacuation of 115,000 residents.

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Firefighters gather in front of a residential area as a wildfire burns along the 101 Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif.

Firefighters gather in front of a residential area as a wildfire burns along the 101 Freeway Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif.

Photo: Jae C. Hong/AP

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Michael and Vonea McQuillam stand beside their house that was burnt to the ground during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person dead, destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to flee.

Michael and Vonea McQuillam stand beside their house that was burnt to the ground during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in

Firefighters try to knock down a burning house during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person dead, destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to flee.

Firefighters try to knock down a burning house during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least

Residents evacuate a horse along Nye Road as the Thomas fire approaches in Casita Springs in on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Residents evacuate a horse along Nye Road as the Thomas fire approaches in Casita Springs in on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

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Flames encroach on structures in the hills above Sylmar fire from helicopter in Los Angeles County, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2017.

Flames encroach on structures in the hills above Sylmar fire from helicopter in Los Angeles County, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2017.

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A burnt out car and house is seen during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person dead, destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to flee.

A burnt out car and house is seen during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person

A house burns during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person dead, destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to flee.

A house burns during the Thomas wildfire in Ventura, California on December 5, 2017. Firefighters battled a wind-whipped brush fire in southern California that has left at least one person dead, destroyed more

Horses are evacuated along Osborne street at the Creek fire Tuesday morning.

Horses are evacuated along Osborne street at the Creek fire Tuesday morning.

Photo: David Crane/AP

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Firefighters try to prevent a portion of The Creek Fire from jumping the 210 freeway in Sylmar on December 5, 2017.

Firefighters try to prevent a portion of The Creek Fire from jumping the 210 freeway in Sylmar on December 5, 2017.

Photo: Genaro Molina/LA Times Via Getty Images

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Jessica Farrell evacuates her mother's dog Hazel as the Creek Fire threatened homes at the end of Esko Avenue in Sylmar on December 5, 2017.

Jessica Farrell evacuates her mother's dog Hazel as the Creek Fire threatened homes at the end of Esko Avenue in Sylmar on December 5, 2017.

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Remnants of a burned down a home as a brush fire continues to threaten other homes on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Remnants of a burned down a home as a brush fire continues to threaten other homes on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Photo: Marcus Yam/LA Times Via Getty Images

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In this photo provided by the Ventura County Fire Department, firefighters work to put out a blaze burning homes early Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities said the blaze broke out Monday and grew wildly in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn't burned in decades. (Ryan Cullom/Ventura County Fire Department via AP) less

In this photo provided by the Ventura County Fire Department, firefighters work to put out a blaze burning homes early Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities said the blaze broke out Monday and ... more

Greg Smith stands amid the ruins of his home after the Thomas fire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

Greg Smith stands amid the ruins of his home after the Thomas fire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

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A gust of wind blows off flames burning near a home as a wildfire burns in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a psychiatric hospital and scores of other structures.

A gust of wind blows off flames burning near a home as a wildfire burns in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a

A wildfire moving with the wind sends embers all over the place in residential neighborhoods north of on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

A wildfire moving with the wind sends embers all over the place in residential neighborhoods north of on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Photo: Marcus Yam/LA Times Via Getty Images

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A man waters the front of a building and takes a picture of a flame getting closer to homes on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

A man waters the front of a building and takes a picture of a flame getting closer to homes on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Photo: Marcus Yam/LA Times Via Getty Images

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Strangers band together to help put out a palm tree on fire and stop it from burning homes as brush fire move to threaten structures on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Strangers band together to help put out a palm tree on fire and stop it from burning homes as brush fire move to threaten structures on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

Photo: Marcus Yam/LA Times Via Getty Images

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A mansion burns as a brush fire continues to threaten homes on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

A mansion burns as a brush fire continues to threaten homes on December 5, 2017 in Ventura, California.

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Flames rise near a home as a wildfire burns in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a psychiatric hospital and scores of other structures.

Flames rise near a home as a wildfire burns in Ventura, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up explosive wildfires, burning a psychiatric hospital and scores of

A house is consumed by a wildfire Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities said the blaze broke out Monday and grew wildly in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn't burned in decades.

A house is consumed by a wildfire Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities said the blaze broke out Monday and grew wildly in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn't burned in

A man rides his motorcycle past a home consumed by a wildfire Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif.

A man rides his motorcycle past a home consumed by a wildfire Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif.

Photo: Jae C. Hong/AP

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A burned-out car is seen amid the ruins of a home after the Thomas fire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

A burned-out car is seen amid the ruins of a home after the Thomas fire swept through Ventura, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.

Photo: Daniel Dreifuss/AP

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Firefighters put out a flames burning a home Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities said the blaze broke out Monday and grew wildly in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn't burned in decades.

Firefighters put out a flames burning a home Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities said the blaze broke out Monday and grew wildly in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn't